Supporting School Based Anxiety

Supporting School Based Anxiety

Trainer: Susan Wallace, Associate Trainer

Location: Online, Zoom

This half day workshop explores  causes of school-based anxiety and practical ways to support a child, young person, carer or parent with the emotions and behaviours associated with such.

Using a family-centered approach, you will learn more about triggers for school-based anxiety and school avoidance and practical strategies to offer families experiencing such. The training is suitable for those supporting families with children aged 4 – 18 years.

What you’ll learn:

• The connection between triggers, emotions and behaviours which may result in school-based anxiety and/or school avoidance.
• Practical strategies to support children and their families who are experiencing school-based anxiety and/or school avoidance.

Who is it for?

Those supporting families who have a child who is experiencing behaviours associated with anxiety in an educational context (aged 4 – 18 years).

Please note this workshop is not aimed at the parents of children who are experiencing school based anxiety – if you are a parent and require assistance with this issue please contact Parentline on 0808 8020 400.

Feedback from previous trainees of this workshop:

“The Young Person’s plan was very practical and exactly the type of framework I need to support our young people.”

“I will definitely be applying this knowledge with the pupils in my school setting and hopefully have a better understanding of them.”

“More confidence to support parents/families and Children”

“Nothing negative. Susan was brilliant and I have learnt so much and can’t wait to put everything into practice ”

“Thank you Susan. I am leaving with a lot more knowledge. That was a wonderful training session.”

Cost: This course is charged at £65 per person for non-members OR £50 for members of CiNI.

Certification: Attendees will receive an attendance certificate plus a copy of relevant teaching slides for your personal reference.

About the trainer:

Susan Wallace holds a Masters in Education (University of Cambridge) and a Masters in Social Work. She has 20 years’ experience supporting children and their families. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being of children and their mental health, and vast experience of delivering therapeutic work in relation to that cohort.

How do I book?
To book click the link below or if you would prefer to pay by invoice please email hayley@ci-ni.org.uk or call 02890401290.

Important Information:

**Your Invite to training will be sent a day or two prior to the course date**.

• Please allow at least 10 minutes prior to training start time to check your computer/tablet/smartphone video & audio settings.

• If you have questions or need assistance please email info@ci-ni.org.uk or call 028 9040 1290